OCYFA requests 3% budget increase and additional staff to support pre-petition program
The Office of the Child, Youth and Family Advocate asked the commission for a 3% budget increase and two permanent staff positions (one legal, one social work), plus two temporary roles to support a pre-petition effort addressing parental substance misuse; office staff also reported expanded case reporting capacity.
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Office staff reported that OCYFA is seeking a 3% increase to its budget and requested two permanent positions — one legal and one social work position — plus two temporary positions to support a pre-petition program focused on parental substance misuse. Office representatives said the staffing additions are intended to prevent children from entering state custody by supporting interventions prior to petitions being filed.
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